Assistant Principal: Curriculum

Position: Assistant Principal: Curriculum
Start date: 18 January 2027
Employment Status: Full-Time (5 year Contract)
Salary: $149,764 - $157,118 (pending experience) + 12.75% superannuation
Applications Close: Friday, 18 September 2026

What we are looking for:

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Principal: Curriculum (APC) to join the leadership team at St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Emerald, commencing from 18 January 2027.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for applicants demonstrating deep commitment to Catholic education, who actively participate in the faith life of their parish, and who have strong teaching experience, academic qualifications and leadership qualities.

As a member of the school’s leadership team, the Assistant Principal: Curriculum (APC) will influence and have responsibility for long and short-term goals and directions in teaching, learning and curriculum. Additionally, the APC provides leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APC duty statement.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Key leadership qualities and capabilities

We are seeking to appoint a leader who

• is a practising Catholic with a sound understanding of, and commitment to Catholic education
• can foster a culture of inspirational teaching and learning and lead the development and implementation of school improvement initiatives
• has the interpersonal skills to build partnerships within the school and with the local community
• is willing to provide leadership in areas delegated by the Principal in the APC duty statement, and can lead in ways that are consistent with
  • the message of Jesus and the Gospels
  • Catholic church teachings, principles and values
  • Diocesan policies and directives
  • The Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton Charter
  • Catholic Education Mission and Vision Statements, policies, practices and strategic directions.

Key Characteristics

• Enhancing Catholic Ethos and Identity: Fostering the religious life of the school through Christian witness, active participation in a parish, promotion of Gospel values and the provision of quality religious education.
• Leading Teaching and Learning: Ability to develop and implement high quality learning and teaching programs.
• Developing self and others: Supporting others and building capacity with a focus on continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
• Leading improvement, innovation and change: Aligning strategic goals and initiatives with the vision and mission of the school and School Review and Improvement Processes.
• Engaging and working with the community: Ability to foster and develop appropriate relationships with school staff, students, parents, clergy, parishioners and the wider community.

About us

St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School Emerald (P-6) provides a high-quality learning environment where students are supported to learn successfully and encouraged to grow in responsibility for their own actions. The school welcomes families from all faith traditions who respect the school’s Catholic values, and who are eager to be part of this vibrant learning community.

Mandatory Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
• Australian work rights

Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:

• Competitive salary range - $149,764 - $157,118 (pending experience)
• Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
• Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
• Relocation assistance
• Location allowances
• Subsidised housing
• 39 weeks of term time for a school year
• Leadership development opportunities
• Induction, professional learning programs and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Modern facilities and resources

For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our website.

How to apply

Please review our How To Apply Online Guide

• Complete the application via our website: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/CER1807

Applications close: Friday, 18 September 2026.

Further information

• For a confidential conversation please contact Carmel Kriz, Assistant Director: Teaching & Learning, on 07 4994 8000.
• To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.
• For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.